Does Western Area Power Administration pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Western Area Power Administration employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Western Area Power Administration. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Western Area Power Administration?

69% of Western Area Power Administration employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Western Area Power Administration 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Western Area Power Administration?

EEC (3) , Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (2) , Program Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Western Area Power Administration according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great pay and tavel around the state" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Western Area Power Administration according to real employee reviews?

"The big problems with WAPA are: 1) federal regulations make it very difficult to get rid of "dead weight" and coworkers have to pick up the slack, 2) federal regulations make it very difficult to find and retain qualified people, 3) federal regulations also make is difficult to do anything efficiently, 4) lack of trust between management and employees, 5) terrible mid" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Western Area Power Administration locations?

Loveland , Lakewood , Phoenix , Folsom , Watertown , Marana , Billings , Columbus , Colorado Springs , Denver , Estes Park , Montrose , Seattle , Bismarck

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4.0

Mar 19, 2024

Vice president

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Pros

Stability of a federal job, funded by receipts on services rendered, large electric utility presence, large hydro fleet

Cons

Slow moving, senior team is filled with mostly non-utility execs

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5.0

Apr 14, 2026

Attorney

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Pros

- Flexible hours - Not overworked - Good experience in the energy sector - Friendly team

Cons

- Administrative changes affect stability - Slow work sometimes

4.0

Apr 1, 2026

Natural resources

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Pros

Strong mission, good work-life balance, good coworkers, good GIS tools, good training opportunities, safety-minded culture.

Cons

Inexperienced upper management fold to wholesale rate payers who will never be content. Budget constraints prevent necessary travel. High turnover office with limited promotion potential.

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Jobs at Western Area Power Administration

Power System Dispatcher

Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (EEC) (Journeyman & Craftsman-in-Training)

Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer

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